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1984 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · A541 CCN

A541 CCN

1984 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 11/07/1984. Recorded mileage 151,196 miles. MOT status: Failed. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model
LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin
1984 · Peterborough
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Failed
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
151,196 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Failed
No test records found
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1984
Engine
2495cc

A541 CCN Key Findings

  • 1 MOT test recorded
  • Latest MOT failed on 14/10/2021
  • 151,196 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
30
/ 100 · Poor
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✗ Poor MOT pass rate (0%)
! Older vehicle
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A541 CCN MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 28 Sept 2026, 19:58
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

1 MOT test are recorded for this 1984 Land Rover Defender (A541 CCN) between October 2021 and October 2021.

The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 14 October 2021 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play SWIVEL HOUSING TOP PIN WORN (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened O.S. FRONT REAR LINK OUTER CHASSIS HOLED O.S.”.

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